Emerald Ash Borer

The emerald ash borer, an invasive species native to northeastern Asia, has been detected in Minnehaha and Lincoln County. The newest identification was confirmed near Crooks in Minnehaha County.

The invasive emerald ash borer continues to spread in South Dakota. The beetle was confirmed near Crooks in Minnehaha County this month alongside Lincoln County and other areas around Minnehaha County.

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In The Moment ... May 24, 2018 Show 344 Hour 2The Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in South Dakota.Nationwide the pest has killed hundreds of millions…

Emerald Ash Borers have been discovered within 100 miles of South Dakota—and a state forestry expert says it’s a matter of time before the beetles make…

Survey crews are training for a time when the emerald ash borer finds its way to South Dakota trees. The exotic insect feeds on black, green or white ash.…

An insect that could threaten one of South Dakota's most populous tree species moved even closer to the state in the past year. The emerald ash borer was…

You’ve heard of the Mountain Pine Beetle; now get ready for the Emerald Ash Borer.While the pine beetle attacks trees in the Black Hills, the ash borer…